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World Literature Today
Most Anticipated Literary Fiction Books of Fall 2025
Dive into the most anticipated contemporary and literary fiction books of Fall 2025! From Thomas Pynchon's new novel Shadow Ticket, to Han Kang’s poignant We Do Not Part, this curated list blends rich storytelling with global perspectives. Expect lyrical prose, bold narratives, and translated gems that explore love, identity, and resilience. Discover your next must-read for the fall 2025 season!
Labor Day Reading Guide: Stories from the Working Class
Global Labor Day reading guide featuring novels about workers’ struggles, resilience, and solidarity. Explore classic and international literature that highlights the lives of laborers, migrant workers, and peasant communities across history and continents.
Tennis Novels to read for the US Open Season
As the US Open ignites New York’s Flushing Meadows, tennis isn’t just about the electrifying rallies on court, it’s also a rich metaphor in world literature. From David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest to Álvaro Enrigue’s Sudden Death, this list explores how tennis becomes a stage for rivalry, ambition, love, and existential struggle. Discover the books that capture both the elegance and brutality of the game, perfect companions for the drama of the US Open season.
Modern African Literature: Key Authors, Themes, and Trends
Let's look into the vibrant world of modern African literature, where stories of resilience, identity, and innovation unfold against the backdrop of a dynamic continent. From Chinua Achebe’s groundbreaking Things Fall Apart to the Afrofuturist visions of Nnedi Okorafor, this in-depth exploration traces the evolution of African storytelling. Discover key authors, recurring themes like tradition versus modernity, and 21st-century trends shaping 2025’s literary scene.. This is your guide to post-colonial African novels.
Siang Lu’s Ghost Cities Wins Australia’s 2025 Miles Franklin Literary Award
The 2025 Miles Franklin Literary Award celebrates Siang Lu’s Ghost Cities, a daring, satirical novel on diaspora and identity. Discover the six shortlisted books, including works by Brian Castro, Michelle de Kretser, and Winnie Dunn, and dive into the award’s rich history, past winners like Patrick White and Tim Winton, and bios of this year’s authors. Explore the best of Australian literature brought to you by Better Booklist!
The master list of most prestigious literary awards in the world
Let's talk about the world's most prestigious literary awards. Explore top book prizes from Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, and Oceania, featuring recent winners. Find your next great read on Better Booklist!
